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ANSI MH10.8.12-Specification for Material Handling Component
This standard specifies a transfer structure, syntax, and coding of messages and data formats when using high capacity ADC media between trading partners, specifically between
suppliers and recipients, and where applicable, in support of carrier... Details

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ANSI MH10.8.15-Specification for XML Reader Output from ISO/
Specifies, for an Automatic Identification and Data Capture (AIDC) reader manufacturer, the preferred output of an AIDC reader when processing ISO/IEC 15434 formatted data.
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ANSI ICWM: 2012 The ICWM Performance Standard for Casters and Wheels - Originally approved as an American National Standard in 2004 and published in 2005, this 2012 update is intended to provide manufacturers, specifiers and users with a common basis for evaluating the safety, durability, structural adequacy and... Details

A 12-page booklet developed by the Rack Manufacturers Institute in response to tremendous interest in Stacker Racks (also called hi-rise or AS/RS racks). Text includes a section on load-related nomenclature, types of stacker racks, configurations for picking from pallets in stacker rack, and other terms. Complete with clear, easy-to-read illustrations, it is an excellent introductory booklet for engineers, plant managers, and systems designers interested or recently involved in the... Details

THE ESSENTIALS OF MATERIAL HANDLING : AN INTRODUCTION TO EQUIPMENT, MANAGEMENT AND SYSTEMS - The Essentials of Material Handling is an introduction to the basic principles and equipment used in material handling. The book helps the reader understand how to think about material handling when looking for ways to improve operations. The book also contains an introduction to systems integration and an analysis of how material handling systems evolve from manual to intelligent... Details

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ANSI MH30.3-2015 Performance and Testing of Vehicle Restraining Devices This standard defines performance and testing requirements with regard to design, use, and maintenance of vehicle restraining devices. The purposes of this standard are to provide a uniform means of comparison, to improve user confidence... Details

The 10 Principles of Materials Handling is an interactive CD-Rom program which is designed for the learner to internalize these principles so that they can access the 10 Principles easily by analyzing actual problems and making real-time decisions in the materials handling field. This program was developed under the leadership of Dr. Sunderesh Heragu of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

This interactive CD-Rom is built around a case study of Teen Fashion Center, a fictional clothing company. The learner is taken through the various steps involved in designing a distribution center for the company. As the learner is guided through the analysis and design of a distribution center, through the use of integrated material handling systems, such subjects as deunitizing, AS/RS, palletizing and pallet storage are addressed. Developed under the leadership of Dr. Sunderesh... Details

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ANSI MH30.1-2015 Performance and Testing Requirements for Dock Leveling Devices
This standard serves as the guide for designers, manufacturers, sellers, installers, owners, users and governing bodies of dock levelers and to provide guidelines for the design and testing of dock leveling devices, to promote the... Details

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ANSI MH16.1 - SPECIFICATION FOR THE DESIGN, TESTING AND UTILIZATION OF INDUSTRIAL STEEL STORAGE RACKS - Produced by the Rack Manufacturers Institute, approved in 2012, this publication replaces the 2008 edition and was developed to provide valuable information to those who manufacture, market, purchase or use... Details

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ANSI MH29.1 was approved and published in 2012, this ANSI MH29.1 standard was developed to provide a comprehensive safety standard and establish a minimum design and performance criteria to ensure the safe application and utilization of industrial scissors lifts. This ANSI MH29.1 standard is intended to serve as a... Details

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MH27.1 - 2016 - Patented Track Underhung Cranes and Monorail Systems
Approved and published in 2016, this American National Standard was developed by the Monorail Manufacturers Association, Inc. to assist manufacturers and users of underhung cranes and monorail systems. This standard provides guidance on patented... Details

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MH27.2 - 2017 - Enclosed Track Underhung Cranes and Monorail Systems Approved and published in 2017, this American National Standard was sponsored by the Monorail Manufacturers Association, Inc. in the interest of improved uniformity of underhung crane and monorail performance and enhanced public safety. This... Details

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ANSI MH26.2 - SPECIFICATION FOR THE DESIGN, TESTING, AND UTILIZATION OF WELDED WIRE RACK DECKING - Approved and published in 2017, this standard applies to uniformly loaded rack decking fabricated from welded-wire mesh, with or without permanently attached reinforcement, for use in storage racks. The standard provides... Details

JUST RELEASED- THE 2015 REVISION SPECIFICATION FOR TOP RUNNING BRIDGE AND GANTRY TYPE MULTIPLE GIRDER ELECTRIC OVERHEAD TRAVELING CRANES - NO. 70 - CONTAINS 9 NEW SECTIONS AND NUMEROUS UPDATES. This specification contains information which should be helpful to the purchasers and users of cranes and to the engineering and architectural professions. While much of this information must be of a general nature, the items listed may be checked with individual manufacturers and comparisons... Details

JUST RELEASED- THE 2015 REVISION SPECIFICATIONS FOR TOP RUNNING AND UNDER RUNNING SINGLE GIRDER ELECTRIC OVERHEAD CRANES UTILIZING UNDER RUNNING TROLLEY HOIST - NO. 74 - CONTAINS 9 NEW SECTIONS AND NUMEROUS UPDATES. This book promotes standardization and provides a basis for uniform quality and performance. It contains information which can be helpful for purchasers and users of cranes, as well as engineers and architects. Text consists of seven sections: general specifications,... Details

ANSI MH28.2-2012 - Design and Testing of Boltless Metal-Wood Shelving - This American National Standard outlines design procedures for shelving units constructed from a metal framework and incorporates a shelf surface of particle board, plywood or other wood products.

CRANE OPERATORS MANUAL – SPEC. NO. 79 - This 32-page manual has been prepared by the Engineering Committee of the Crane Manufacturers Association of America, Inc.
Operation of an overhead or gantry crane involved more than operating the controls of the crane. The operator must consider and anticipate the motions and actions that will occur as a result of operating the controls. Specification 79 also lists qualification required to be a crane operator, as well as “shall and shall ... Details

(SPANISH) CRANE OPERATORS MANUAL SPEC. NO. 79 - This 32-page manual in Spanish has been prepared by the Engineering Committee of the Crane Manufacturers Association of America, Inc.
Operation of an overhead or gantry crane involved more than operating the controls of the crane. The operator must consider and anticipate the motions and actions that will occur as a result of operating the controls. Specification 79 also lists qualification required to be a crane operator, as well... Details

This checklist, published by the Crane Manufacturers Association of America, Inc., aids owners of overhead cranes when conducting periodic maintenance inspections. While the proper installation, operation, testing, and maintenance of cranes are a continuing responsibility of their owner/user in accordance with current approved standards, this checklist provides a minimal list of components to be inspected regularly. Price is per pack of 50 checklists.

STANDARD PRACTICE GUIDELINES FOR THE DESIGN, MANUFACTURE AND INSTALLATION OF PREFABRICATED STEEL WORK PLATFORMS - This booklet, developed by The Association of Mezzanine Manufacturers, outlines technical considerations related to space utilization, materials, components, accessories, fabrication, and installation of prefabricated steel mezzanines.

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